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First Knight

First Knight
★ 6.1/10•1995•2h 14m•PG-13•Action•Adventure•Drama

Their greatest battle would be for her love.

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

Jerry Zucker · Director

William Nicholson · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 7, 1995
Budget$55,000,000
Revenue$127,600,435

Actors

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Arthur

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Lancelot

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

Guinevere

Ben Cross

Ben Cross

Malagant

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Sir Agravaine

Christopher Villiers

Christopher Villiers

Sir Kay

Valentine Pelka

Valentine Pelka

Sir Patrise

Colin McCormack

Colin McCormack

Sir Mador

Ralph Ineson

Ralph Ineson

Ralf

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Oswald

Stuart Bunce

Stuart Bunce

Peter

Jane Robbins

Elise

Jean Marie Coffey

Petronella

Paul Kynman

Paul Kynman

Mark

Tom Lucy

Sir Sagramore

John Blakey

Sir Tor

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